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Will Africa get an extra country?

Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2010

Southern Sudan will in early 2011 hold a referendum to determine whether to remain part of a united Sudan or become a separate state.

Cement firm positive about Rwanda’s economy

Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2010

Tanzania-based Tanga Cement Company (TCC), which launched its operations in Rwanda last week, is positive about the country’s potential due to solid gross domestic product (GDP) growth and the low inflation rate.

Cameroon signs trade agreement on tropical hardwood

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Cameroon last week announced a trade agreement in which Africa’s biggest exporter of tropical hardwood to Europe has agreed to ensure wood traded within the country and shipped from Cameroon to the EU and other destinations worldwide contains no illegal timber.

SABMiller records growth in its African markets

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

London-based brewer, SABMiller, has recorded an increase in its African sales volumes during a year in which economic growth slowed as a result of the global economic recession, and which also resulted in weaker currencies, increased cost of debt and higher inflation.

South African firm moves into Nigeria’s insurance market

Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2010

South African financial services group, Sanlam, has entered into a joint venture with First Bank of Nigeria plc to form a new insurance firm, FBN Insurance Company Limited.

Chinese investment in Zambia questioned

Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2010

The leader of Zambia’s main opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party says the government’s announcement of a US$1 billion Chinese investment to help build an electric power plant is a “cheaply conceived” ploy to garner votes ahead of next year’s general elections.

Does a municipality need licensing to construct a waste-to-energy plant for own use?

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

One does not need licensing to construct a power plant in South Africa if it is for “own use”. Business can install power plants for own use without a licensing requirement. What about when it comes to municipalities if you develop a waste-to-energy project as a municipality. Would this still be defined as “own use”?

Private firm tackling Nigeria’s power problems head on

Published by Staff Writer on 17 May 2010

Nigeria’s power supply problems are having a detrimental effect on the economy. Geometric Power Ltd has taken the bull by the horns and is currently developing its own independent power project in the southern city of Aba.

Belgian company starts wind energy project in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2010

Belgian green electricity company, Electrawinds, has begun the construction of a wind turbine in the harbour of Coega, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

$5 per month for a computer?

Published by Staff Writer on 11 May 2010

South African mobile operator, Vodacom, has announced the launch of Linkbook – a low-cost compact computer designed specifically to provide users with simple and affordable internet access.

New Nigerian 24-hour news network launched

Published by Staff Writer on 10 May 2010

A new 24-hour Nigerian satellite news television network, known as NN24, was launched last week.

Maria Ramos, Absa Group CEO

Absa plans IPO for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce

Published by Staff Writer on 9 May 2010

South African banking group, Absa, plans to hold an initial public offering for Tanzania’s National Bank of Commerce, in which it has a 55.5% stake, and list it on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

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How to start a business in Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2010

Question: I’m looking at opening a branch for my printing business in Nigeria but have no idea about how to approach this. Please help!

Nigeria’s president passes away

Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2010

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is dead after a long illness. He passed away on Wednesday night in the presidential villa, Aso Rock, Abuja.

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